The Official NASCAR Fan Thread- Texas Motor Speedway, TX (04/06/08) Race 7

[sremmaz]

AHHH Here's the shirt on ebay - its awesome
http://cgi.ebay.com/brokeback-racing-jeff-gordon-jimmie-johnson-t-shirt-L_W0QQitemZ260015661085QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46149QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Purdue_Pete]

Who all will be at the Brickyard this weekend?

I have been to every 500 since 1980 (exept 2003 when our second son was born race morning!) and every Brickyard held! Love IMS!

I'll be wearing a Jeff Burton shirt - look for me and say "hi" - I'm usually the only one! :)

[sremmaz]

Just got back from Indy and another day of autograph running around. I scored the following

Elliott Sadler - was cool, but his handler was a *****
Greg Biffle - Awesome and very friendly
Clint Bowyer - Didn't get an auto - the time they had listed was wrong and it was a private party - but I did get a Pit Series Jack Daniels Hat
Scott Wimmer
Reed Sorenson
Travis Kvapil
Boris Said
Jack Roush

Photos and such later

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Come On Paul!!!

We want pictures!!!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Posse - I'm Working on it - been a busy 2 days. Fortunately or unfortunately depending how you look at things - I overslept this morning so I won't be going to the track today.

So my autograph hunting for the brickyard are done.

I'll work on a write-up and pictures in a bit

[sremmaz]

OK - here is the story of the past few days.

Tuesday - We left Lafayette, IN around 7pm for the drive to St. Louis. The drive was uneventful but long - just over 4hrs - when we got into St. Louis we hit the casino for about 40 minutes and left them a bit of $$. I was up for abit but ended the night $50 down. We then drove to the track www.i55raceway.com and checked out the scene there to see if there were many people camping out. When we got there around 12:30am there were only about 10 people (2 groups) waiting - so we decided to go to the local motel and crash there and then just get up early in the AM.

We got up at 6:30 and were out the door by 7, picked up ice for the cooler and McD's for breakfast. We headed in to the track parking lot and were surprised that there were not many people waiting. We picked one of the 4 lines that were formed and we lucked out and picked the right one. We got into line behind 3 people who had a 10x10 pop-up canopy and as we were setting our chairs down behind them, they said we could join them in the shade under their canopy - THANK YOU LORD!!!! mind you it was going to be 100+ that day. Then right behind us some people showed up with another canopy and we were pretty well shaded. As we waited Red Baron Pizza was there with their hauler handing tons and tons of hats, shirts, and such out - as well as samples of their pizza. It was SUPER SUPER HOT outside - and by about noon both bags of ice had melted in the cooler, so me and one of the ladies we were sitting with ran to get more ice and some McD for lunch - we got back and just hung out and BS'd until about 2:30. They came around and informed us how things would work and the gates would open at 3.

When the gates opened we hauled ass to the Dale Jr - Truex Jr line to get our autograph ticket - we wound our way through the Disneyland style maze and got to the front and got our tickets. You were then allowed to leave and come back at 5 for the auto session - now the tickets were number 1-6 with 100 of each one and they called you by group. So we decided to go get tickets for the Wallace's line (Rusty, steven, kenny and david reutimann) . They were still handing out tickets so we went and got the (Kenseth, Crawford, Gaughan, and Schrader) ticket. We noticed they were still handing out JR's so we went back through - and then as we came out they had moved the ticket people to the entrance of the maze - so we grabbed one more of each of the others, and another JR - I ended up with 6 JR tickets and 3 for each of the others.

We went back outside and sat in the shade for a bit and at 4:30 or so we went and stood right by the entrance for the JR line - they kept telling us there was no need since if you had a ticket you would get an autograph . I wanted to be early before JR got hot and cranky - so we hung out - we were in place #1-5 when they finally let us in.

JR was 20-25minutes late while all the others were right on time. Poor Truex had to just sit at the table and hang out until JR showed up. While we were waiting I noticed that they did not have Hero Cards on the table anywhere - CRAP!!! I had only brought photos mainly for JR as that was all I thought I would get - or all I was really concerned with getting. So I had nothing for Truex to sign - I scrambled through my backpack hoping to find some index cards (I usually have a stack in there - not sure where they went) - and found nothing. The guy we had been sitting with was cool and gave me a Truex card - so at least I got something.

Jr finally arrived and started signing - He is an ass - that's about all I can say. I didn't expect much more - but he pulled up his chair - stuck his earphone in and just sat and listened to his ipod. We walked up I said Hey Jr - he didn't respond so I handed him my photo and said can you make it to Paul - he looked up and said WHAT - I said can you make it to Paul and can you sign your WHOLE name - he put to Paul, Dale Jr and pushed it towards me and reached for the next persons thing.

So we got Truex and moved to the Wallace line - what a difference - Rusty was nice, pretty quiet but looked up and said Hello to everyone - Kenny was funny as hell of course. I noticed that they all had Hero Cards except Kenny - so I found the souvenir booth and they had Kenny photos, so I was lucky with them - We then jumped into the Kenseth line and I noticed all of them had hero cards - SWEET - as we got closer, Gaughan and Schrader ran out of cards, so I tore one of the vinyl little checked flags off for them to sign. It was better than nothing .

We then went through the JR line again and again and again :) - and once more through each of the other 2 lines. As I went through a couple of people were bummed they didn't have tickets for the Wallaces and the Kenseth lines so I gave them my extra's there - but no one was getting my JR extras.

[sremmaz]

So we got the autos and decided to just head home since we had 4.5hrs home - so I didn't get to see any racing and got home around 1am.

The next morning I got up early and headed in to the Elliott Sadler signing in Indy - waited in line for a few hours before he got there. I had these really cool photos of him from his win in California and his handler grabbed them and said did you take this - and I said no I bought it from a dealer - he said well take it back and tell him they stole them, its not a licensed photo - (no crap dumbarse) - so he grabbed a hero card and said he will sign this for you - I just shrugged and said OH - OK.. What an ass - never had that problem before. Elliott was nice said Hi and Signed my card. They were handing out hats, and posters and things so I grabbed a hat - damnit its a kid sized one :(

I then hauled across town to the Biffle signing - it was at a Jiffy Lube where they were trying to set a record for the most oil changes in an hour - so I got in line and asked where Biffle would be - they said they were not sure so I kept my car in the free oil change line and waited - good thing because a big storm blew through and poored for about 30 minutes - we went through the oil change line and I still didn't see Biffle but noticed a little line forming by one of the canopies - so I parked and got in line - only about 50 people deep. He showed up and was nice as heck - he would sign whatever you gave him. Luckily I had some Hero Cards from before - so I got those signed and he had these little "Oil Change for Chairty" things so I grabbed one of them too.

Then it was across town again for the Clint Bowyer signing - and when I got there about 20 minutes early I noticed no line and they were just setting something up - thought hmmm this is weird - so I grabbed some lunch and just stood around and took pictures of the car - a rep from Jack Daniels came up and said - did they tell you this isn't a signing - Clint is not going to be here - and I said NO - I got the info off the brickyard site and it said it was an appearance - and he said thats in 4hrs and its a private function for JD retailers and I said crap - I noticed they had some hats and things inside so I said - can I have a hat or a shirt maybe - and the guy said sure let me get you a hat.

So I headed into town and went to the Scott Wimmer signing - again nobody there - so I asked and they said yes he would be there in about 15 minutes so I waited, he showed up - still nobody there - so I got my signed hero card and moved on downtown to the Dodge signing - it was a zoo - so I opted not to stay and headed out of town to the Sorenson signing.

Got to the signingn and he was already signing - I was about 70 people back and got my stuff signed, he was pretty nice. Not much to report there - so I headed back a few miles to the Kvapil signing at K-Mart.

He was there and signing away - they were handing out hats and little Tide cars so I grabbed them - he said I'll sign the hat too - I said NO I want to wear it so no need to sign it :)

I noticed on the other side of the store another sign and it said Boris Said was going to be there in about an hour so I thought - hmmm I'll come back to that.

Went to the Sofa place for the M. Waltrip signing and it was a zoo - so I just went back to the Boris Said one - he was about 30 minutes late as his flight came in late. He was nice but signing everything in black (on a mostly black hero card) - so I said you need a silver pen and he said Yeah I know - so I found the lady from K-Mart and told her and the SoBe rep and they went and grabbed some silver sharpies - so I got back in line and grabbed one in silver and said can I have a few more and said sure how many - I said 3 should be fine.

Then I headed to my last spot to get Jack Roush - he was really cool - no line at all and took pictures with anyone who wanted one.

So that was my autograph 2 days!!!! Pictures next

[sremmaz]

Drivers arrive at i55 via helicopter

http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/arrivals.jpg

Greg Biffle
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/biffle.jpg

A cool fans JR bike
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/bike.jpg

Boris Said
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/boris.jpg

Some Cool Cars at the i55 track
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/cars.jpg

Clint Car
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint2.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint3.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint4.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint5.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/clint6.jpg

Rick Crawford
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/crawford.jpg

David Reutimann
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/david.jpg

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Jr finally arrived and started signing - He is an ass - that's about all I can say. I didn't expect much more - but he pulled up his chair - stuck his earphone in and just sat and listened to his ipod.

That's very disappointing to hear!! :( :( :(

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Jack Roush
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jack.jpg

Dale Jr
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr.jpg

A Pair of Jr's
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jrs.jpg

Kenny Wallace
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/kenny.jpg

Matt Kenseth
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/kenseth.jpg

Me and Jack
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/mejack.jpg

Reed Sorenson
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/reed.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/reed2.jpg

Rusty Wallace
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/rusty.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/rusty2.jpg

Steve Wallace
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/steve.jpg

I55 Raceway
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/track.jpg
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/track2.jpg

Travis Kvapil
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/travis.jpg

[Bronko]

Sounds fun Paul; sorry about the Jr. attitude. I've never met a Nascar driver that wasn't as nice as he could be. At the Harvick signing, I'm sure Kevin carried on a conversation with every single person in line.

[sremmaz]

and here is a picture of the haul

http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/haul.jpg

And a few things for my buddies

For Troy
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/rusty-troy.jpg

For Jon - DMP - I told him how to spell your name but he don't listen - sorry bro
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr_john.jpg

And Jason for some reason asked for a JR - so here you go bro
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr-jason.jpg

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Who's the chick in the Platinum Patrol shirt??? :eek: :eek: :o

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

As I always do when I go to these things I try and grab extras for the board boys.

So here you go - first come - first served (if you have donated to Wolf Park or bought some of the stuff from the auction, or traded with me you can pick first) - after that others can pick - no more than 2 items ea please

Steve Wallace - Signed hero card
Greg Biffle - Signed Change for Charity card
Boris Said - Signed Hero Card (in silver) - 1 more available
Rick Crawford - Signed Hero Card
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - 3 more available
Travis Kvapil - Signed Hero Card - 2 available
Rusty Wallace - Signed Hero Card (kind of icky - the pen was running out)

Already spoken for
Matt Kenseth - Signed 8x10 - (avsfan21)
Boris Said - Signed Hero Card (in silver) - (avsfan21, exanimate)
M&M Racing Hat - Kid Sized - sinsightful
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - sinsightful
Greg Biffle - Signed Subway Hero Card - Leafsfan

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Kenny Wallace
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/kenny.jpg







I love Kenny!!

:D

Posse

[avsfan21]

Paul, Could I get the Kenseth and a Said?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

A Pair of Jr's
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jrs.jpg



Awesome picture!!!

Sweet you got to meet both Martin & Jr!!!

I take it Truex wasn't an arse???

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Avs - no problem - those are now gone

DMP - Martin was pretty cool - his attitude changed a bit when JR showed up, he just kind of got quiet

[Dirty Mo Posse]

And a few things for my buddies



For Jon - DMP - I told him how to spell your name but he don't listen - sorry bro
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr_john.jpg




HOLY FiretrUCK!!!! :eek: :eek:

*Faints*

Your kidding right????? :o :o :o :o


I will cherish it FOREVER!!!!!

Someday my friend, I will find away to repay you!!!! :cool: :cool:

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

no problem bro - No kidding here - I knew you would like it - even if he mis-spelled your name

And its actually a pretty decent signature

[Dirty Mo Posse]

and here is a picture of the haul

http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/haul.jpg




Nice Haul Paul!!!

Congrats!!!!

:D

Posse

[avsfan21]

Thanks Paul.

[avsfan21]

I am guessing that Roush signed the Mustang poster?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

And a few things for my buddies

For Troy
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/rusty-troy.jpg


And Jason for some reason asked for a JR - so here you go bro
http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr-jason.jpg

That's awesome Paul!!!

I know Troy and Jason will love it!!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

DMP - Martin was pretty cool - his attitude changed a bit when JR showed up, he just kind of got quiet

He seems like a cool guy!!!

Seems to be just an average guy who you could hang out with and just shoot the crap!!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Yeah Jason knows deep down he's a JR fan :)

[exanimate]

Thanks for picking it up. I wanted it for the reason that he is probably the most popular driver out there. I don't dislike him, yet I am not a big fan either. I just want to add it to my new obsession of collecting autos.

[sremmaz]

I am guessing that Roush signed the Mustang poster?

Yeah I didn't really want one - just wanted him to sign my little autograph book thingy, but he signed it and after our picture they handed it to me so I figured what the hell it will go somewhere in my auto room when I get it setup

[Dirty Mo Posse]

no problem bro - No kidding here - I knew you would like it - even if he mis-spelled your name

And its actually a pretty decent signature

Thank You So Much Paul!!! :o :o :o :o :o

It's Freakin Sweet!!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

anytime bro - glad I was able to get it.

Like I said I didn't think I would get more than the one - but I brought extra photos just in case. You were the 2nd one I got - even before I got the non-personalized one for me (same as the one I got Jason).

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thanks for picking it up. I wanted it for the reason that he is probably the most popular driver out there. I don't dislike him, yet I am not a big fan either. I just want to add it to my new obsession of collecting autos.

Yeah whatever Jason!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Everyone knows your trying to be like me!!! ;)

First it was Bagwell , now it's Jr!!!! :p :p :p :p

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

anytime bro - glad I was able to get it.

Like I said I didn't think I would get more than the one - but I brought extra photos just in case. You were the 2nd one I got - even before I got the non-personalized one for me (same as the one I got Jason).

:o

Posse

[exanimate]

Yeah whatever Jason!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Everyone knows your trying to be like me!!! ;)

First it was Bagwell , now it's Jr!!!! :p :p :p :p

:D

Posse

Not gonna happen. I would die before I became a Coyotes fan.

Oh, I am a bigger Bagwell fan. I have the golf bag, so there.

[avsfan21]

Not gonna happen. I would die before I became a Coyotes fan.

I think most people would. I mean I think Posse is their only fan. :p People just go to the games there to get out of the heat I think. :D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Not gonna happen. I would die before I became a Coyotes fan..

No One ever said I was a brillant man!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :o

Oh, I am a bigger Bagwell fan. I have the golf bag, so there.

Your Welcome!!! ;) ;) ;) :p :p :p

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

I think most people would. I mean I think Posse is their only fan. :p People just go to the games there to get out of the heat I think. :D

Or to place illegal bets through Wayne's wife.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I think most people would. I mean I think Posse is their only fan. :p People just go to the games there to get out of the heat I think. :D

Quiet you!!! :mad: :mad:

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Or to do illegal things with Wayne's wife.

Whoa!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I have seen Police Academy!!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Cant wait for the race on Sunday. Im feeling a 29 win!

What kind of Jr fan are you???? ;) ;) :p :p

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Hey Paul,

Where/how do you find out where and when Drivers are making appearances???

I am trying to find out what will be around the Michigan Race!!

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

Hey Posse. You get me 2 tickets for very cheap, I will come up to that race.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Hey Posse. You get me 2 tickets for very cheap, I will come up to that race.

Now you tell me!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I could have gotten more seats where were sitting for cost $60 each.

:D

Posse

[Leafsfan1967]

Holy crap Paul Thanks very much for getting the Rusty signed for me. That is awesome. I owe you big-time. :o Thank you soooo much! :eek: Sweet pictures too. Thanks for posting those. Wish I could go to one of these soon.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Holy crap Paul Thanks very much for getting the Rusty signed for me. That is awesome. I owe you big-time. :o Thank you soooo much! :eek: Sweet pictures too. Thanks for posting those. Wish I could go to one of these soon.


http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/rusty-troy.jpg

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

http://www.paulhebert.com/offsitephotos/indy/jr_john.jpg

:D

Posse

[exanimate]

Do you hilight your hair like that Posse?

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Do you hilight your hair like that Posse?

Nope :o :o

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Hey Paul,

Where/how do you find out where and when Drivers are making appearances???

I am trying to find out what will be around the Michigan Race!!

:D

Posse

Driver Websites - most have an appearances link
The Event website - for Indy they listed the local events
At the souvenir haulers - most drivers sign at their haulers - you just need to ask on Friday AM - as usually its a very limited amount and you usually need a wristband early early in the morning

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Driver Websites - most have an appearances link
The Event website - for Indy they listed the local events
At the souvenir haulers - most drivers sign at their haulers - you just need to ask on Friday AM - as usually its a very limited amount and you usually need a wristband early early in the morning

Thanks Paul,

I have been surfing around looking but can't find anything!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

:D

Posse

[avsfan21]

http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm

This might help as well.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

http://www.jayski.com/pages/appear.htm

This might help as well.

Thanks Mike!!!

Doesn't look like much for Michigan!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Im an equal oppotunity Jr./Truex/Harvick fan.:D Harvicks got a good shot this weekend.

Well two out of the three ain't bad!! ;) :p

:D

Posse

[avsfan21]

I would just keep checking in at the jayski page to see if it gets updated before you leave.

[sremmaz]

yeah - most drivers update like 1-2 days before the event - I'll keep an ear open too

[Sinsightful]

M&M Racing Hat - Kid Sized
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - 4 available


I would gladly pay for these if you just tell me how much. My kid loves the 'M&M's race car' next to Jr of course.
and Reutimann will be a star I think.
only 1 Reutimann card of course.

[sremmaz]

Sinsightful - no $$ necessary

PM me your address info. - If you want to send some $$ you can donate some to Wolf Park here - but just PM your mailing info

http://www.wolfphotography.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Coyotefencefund&Category_Code=

[Leafsfan1967]

If nobody wants the Subway Biffle, I'd love to hang it on the wall next to Rusty. :D

Paul! If you see Erin Crocker tell her gramps likes redheads! ;) :D

[avsfan21]

If nobody wants the Subway Biffle, I'd love to hang it on the wall next to Rusty. :D

Paul! If you see Erin Crocker tell her gramps likes redheads! ;) :D

Troy's true love I bet

http://www.thenoel.org/asianprince/CarrotTop.jpg

[sremmaz]

Troy - Biffle is yours

[Sinsightful]

Troy's true love I bet

http://www.thenoel.org/asianprince/CarrotTop.jpg


LOL!!!

[Bronko]

An all RCR front row, with Kevin in 10th. Hoping for a good day tomorrow :D

[ramos]

An all RCR front row, with Kevin in 10th. Hoping for a good day tomorrow :D

Same here

[avsfan21]

They will blow it like they always do. :p

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Troy's true love I bet

http://www.thenoel.org/asianprince/CarrotTop.jpg

LMAO!!

Why can't I find a picture of Weber when I need one!!!

:D

Posse

[Bronko]

Certainly a unique invocation for the Busch race tonight :p

Should be a good one; Kevin starts 6th while his KHI cars start third and fourth with Hornaday and Lamar.

[avsfan21]

Nascar needs to do something about Cup guys in busch. I dont really care that they race in the series, but they shouldnt be up for the championship or something. I mean come on top 5 in busch points are all full time cup drivers.

[R. Giles]

i agree they should but nascar won't do anything. the way the busch series is now gets the busch series more ratings which equals more money.

[Bronko]

Nascar needs to do something about Cup guys in busch. I dont really care that they race in the series, but they shouldnt be up for the championship or something. I mean come on top 5 in busch points are all full time cup drivers.

Most of the guys running fulltime this year have stated they won't be doing the same next year. Only Carl Edwards has expressed an interest in doing both next year.

[ramos]

Certainly a unique invocation for the Busch race tonight :p

Should be a good one; Kevin starts 6th while his KHI cars start third and fourth with Hornaday and Lamar.

What was the invocation like?

[Bronko]

What was the invocation like?

I don't remember the exact wording, but the guy used lines like "The Bible said to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, tonight let the crashing of metal and roaring of fans be that noise." Then to close it out he had a line like "Let's get it done in the name of the Lord."

[ramos]

I don't remember the exact wording, but the guy used lines like "The Bible said to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, tonight let the crashing of metal and roaring of fans be that noise." Then to close it out he had a line like "Let's get it done in the name of the Lord."

lol thats pretty unique

[jig_man2]

To bad Kurt crashed today and now he has to go to the back with his back up car.

[R. Giles]

the guy doing the innvocation he was into the racing and was ready for some crashing

[R. Giles]

To bad Kurt crashed today and now he has to go to the back with his back up car.

The ironic thing is the 2 car in the busch series just crashed also

[Bronko]

Seems like Clint is on the bad end of a wreck every week.

[R. Giles]

seems to me though clint got loose which got him wrecked.

[Bronko]

Yeah that seemed like an accident, no way Hornaday wanted to dump Clint there.

[Bronko]

Checkered flag in the air for the Coast Guard chevy :D

Way to go Kevin :cool:

[Bronko]

Kevin's 22nd career Busch series win, passing Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Harry Gant on the all time win list. He's now tied with Sam Ard, Jeff Burton, and Tommy Ellis for 4th most all time. Just two wins behind Tommy Houston in third.

[ramos]

Im just hoping he can translate that momentum to when it counts. Busch wins are ok but not real big in my book when you're a cup driver.

[ramos]

That 29 crew, and RCR altogether have it together... hell be fine. This is the first time in 3 years I have had confidence in this team.

They havnt ran this good this late in the season since 2001. They did get close to making the chase that one year but other than that it was pretty crappy as of late.

[Sinsightful]

Kevin's 22nd career Busch series win, passing Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Harry Gant on the all time win list. He's now tied with Sam Ard, Jeff Burton, and Tommy Ellis for 4th most all time. Just two wins behind Tommy Houston in third.

Big Deal. too bad he can't win anything on the cup level. What is he one ahead of M. Waltrip????
I used to be a big Harvick fan, but no more, Burton is the king of that ship (I thought that last year as well).

[ramos]

Competition yellows at laps 15 and 40. Im also glad to see that bum Waltrip didnt buy his way into the race this week.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

C'mon JR!!

Don't finish last again for the 3rd race in a row!!!

:D

Posse

[avsfan21]

If he were to finish last again. I would think his chase hopes would be just about over.

[R. Giles]

yeah i think the hopes would be shattered since there is only 6 races before the chase

[avsfan21]

Shocking another problem with tires blowing and wearing really fast. God I love goodyear.

[R. Giles]

if the tires only last 5 laps i hope all the drivers stop and boycott the crap called goodyear

[Sinsightful]

Im also glad to see that bum Waltrip didnt buy his way into the race this week.

I could not agree with you more!

[R. Giles]

seems gordon has a broken bolt on the sway bar, going to repair it on the competition caution

[Bronko]

Problems for Gordon early.

[Sinsightful]

is he still a lap down or no?

[R. Giles]

believe he is still a lap down

[Bronko]

Gordon 2 laps down in 41st. Already made up one lap via Lucky Dog, and will probably make up another with the second competition yellow.

[R. Giles]

what the hell gordon is 2 laps down again

[Bronko]

Jimmie Johnson blew a tire for a second year in a row at Indy.

[R. Giles]

Johnson maybe needs to not be in the championship lead going to indy, seems to be his downfall.

[Bronko]

RCR being good teammates, Burton and Harvick switching the lead to get the bonus points. And now Kevin is running with the lead.

[R. Giles]

Johnson wins and Kasey Kahne takes a hard head on hit into the wall in between turns 3 and 4.

[ramos]

Well I had a horrible day in points(Had Kane,Gordon,Yeley,Harvick) But another top 5 for KH so that heals the wounds some.:D

[deogg]

Once more the Driver Officially Sponsored by Nascar wins another tainted race.

I don't know which is more of a joke anymore, Nascar or MLB.

[ramos]

Once more the Driver Officially Sponsored by Nascar wins another tainted race.

I don't know which is more of a joke anymore, Nascar or MLB.

What was tainted about it?

[deogg]

What was tainted about it?

Please. Johnson and his b/f Jeff Gordon's are Nascar's buddies. Anytime they can get either of those two a win, they will.

[ramos]

Please. Johnson and his b/f Jeff Gordon's are Nascar's buddies. Anytime they can get either of those two a win, they will.

Well then how did NASCAR get Johson the win? I dont see your reasoning on this one.

[exanimate]

Anytime Gordon or Johnson wins, it is a conspiracy by NASCAR. I am sure that the skill of both drivers have nothing to do with the success that they have had.

[ramos]

Anytime Gordon or Johnson wins, it is a conspiracy by NASCAR. I am sure that the skill of both drivers have nothing to do with the success that they have had.

LOL I guess. Im not a fan of either of them but I dont see how this win was "given" to Johnson:confused:

[exanimate]

I like Deogg, but his theory on Johnson and Gordon blows me away. Considering that Jr. has the majority of fans, and his merch outsales everyone elsed, don't ya think he would be NASCARS golden boy.

Oh, and I am as happy as can be that Johnson won. I wish Gordon would get back on the winning track

[ramos]

I like Deogg, but his theory on Johnson and Gordon blows me away. Considering that Jr. has the majority of fans, and his merch outsales everyone elsed, don't ya think he would be NASCARS golden boy.

Oh, and I am as happy as can be that Johnson won. I wish Gordon would get back on the winning track

I wish Gordon wouldve got on the winning track for me today at least. I could care less about him the rest of the time;) :D

[Bronko]

Had to leave when Harvick was winning, so sad to see he couldn't hold on for the win. Still, a top 3 is awesome and up to 4th in the points. Guess it's good that I left, I would've hated to watched Johnson win.

[Deuce26]

Defintely Glad Johnson, he was long overdue, plus put down 50.00 for him to win, his odds were 8-1, actually put money down on Gordon and Johnson every week they race, He owed me:D Plus I work for Lowes!!! :D

[Leafsfan1967]

Finally picked the race winner in Fantasy Nascar. :D Had Harvick, and Burton too, so not a bad day, although Burton ran too well all day to finish where he did. :(

[ajaxdog]

Once more the Driver Officially Sponsored by Nascar wins another tainted race.

I don't know which is more of a joke anymore, Nascar or MLB.

Id say you by a landslide ....;)
with JJ Yeley a close second

[avsfan21]

Man did anyone see the 96 car? That was like so cool. I have no idea what he ran over after Kahne hit the wall, but he flew a few feet of the ground after hitting it. As Wally said he must have hit the engine.

[avsfan21]

Also of course Jeff didnt have a great day, He was my starting driver. Not matter who I start something happens to them. I have to say he had a decent day for what happened. If I am not mistaken he was faster than the leader for a while there. When the scroll was going across with the times back from the leader he was over 30 then after a while he was like 28 ready to pass the next car.

I think after the Glen I am going to stick with Tony so that all the bad stuff will hit him.

I have to start Jeff for the Glen or I wouldnt be a fan. He has a chance to win there every time he goes so I have to stick with him.

[sremmaz]

A signing for Posse

Reed Sorenson
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Discount Tire store.
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
3780 Carpenter Road
Ypsilanti, MI

[sremmaz]

Detroit Fan Day
Ford Field - Detroit
8/17/2006

Ford Racing Fan Appreciation Day
Presented by the Metro Detroit Ford Dealers
Ford Field
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join the stars of Ford Racing at Fan Appreciation Day! You will have the opportunity to receive autographs and hear from your favorite Ford drivers – including Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Todd Kleuver, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, David Green and Stacy Compton!

Just for attending you will have a chance to win a VIP package to see Kenny Chesney live at Ford Field on August 26th, tickets to the race that weekend, Detroit Lions tickets, autographed memorabilia and so much more!

Ford vehicles will be on display including the all-new 2007 Ford Shelby GT500, Edge and the Ford GT. Fans will have an opportunity to test drive a Ford vehicle on a cool closed course. You could also win a hot lap in the all-new 2007 Ford GT500.

Ford Racing Drivers will sign autographs and participate in Question and Answer sessions with fans. Joe Moore, the voice of NASCAR, will emcee the event.

Pick up your free admission ticket exclusively at your Metro Detroit Ford Dealers.

Free Parking is available on a limited basis at the Ford Field Parking Garage to those who show their “Free Parking Pass” available exclusively at your Metro Detroit Ford Dealers.

Fan Day tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Event schedule and activities subject to change with out notice. Please note that drivers sign only 400 autographs per 1.5 hour session. First come, first served.

[sremmaz]

Ford Racing Drive Zone/Detroit
Ford Field - Detroit
8/17/2006

Ford Racing Drive Zone
Ford Field
Detroit, MI
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Find out what it’s like In the Zone…The Ford Racing Drive Zone

Strap yourself in and test-drive one of Ford's exciting products including the Ford Mustang, Fusion, Explorer and F-150 on a closed course at Ford Field. You will have the opportunity to talk to Ford Product Specialists about the great vehicles Ford has to offer.

And that’s not all!

-Win a hot lap in a Ford Shelby GT500
-Enter to win the Total Race Experience Giveaway. One lucky person and their guest will win the trip of a lifetime to Ford Championship Weekend, the season finale race at Homestead Miami Speedway in Miami, Florida
- Receive a special collector's edition NASCAR Ford Fusion diecast (limited quantities) and other great giveaways
- Stay for Ford Racing Fan Day and meet your favorite Ford Racing NASCAR Drivers (link to Fan Day Detroit Page)
-Visit the many Ford Racing displays including team show cars, simulators, Kids Zone and other interactive attractions

[sremmaz]

Kasey Kahne & Ray Evernham to Sign Pit Road Pets books at Michigan Int'l Speedway August 19
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Driver Kasey Kahne and Evernham Motorsports team owner, Ray Evernham, will sign Pit Road Pets books at Kasey Kahne's trackside merchandise trailer from approximately 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (time may change depending on track schedule) on Saturday, August 19th at the Michigan International Speedway. Details and exact time to be posted on this page the week prior to the Michigan race.

[sremmaz]

Ryan Newman
*

Victory Lane Club, Carfax 250 NASCAR Busch Series, (August 19)
*

Victory Lane Club, GFS Marketplace 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series (August 20)

[sremmaz]

Jamie McMurray, Todd Kluever, Danny O'Quinn Jr
Thursday, August 17 Roush Museum/Livonia, MI

[x90mattman]

Didn't know Nascar had hydraulic car jumping compititions. Kasey wins!

http://i.a.cnn.net/nascar/2006/news/opinion/08/06/kkahne.indy/kahne.384.jpg

[ramos]

Glad too see Junya back in the top 10, and harvick move up to fourth!

Was it just me.. or was the interaction between Knaus, and Johnson after the race a little.... weird? Its like JJ completely ignored his wife, and was beside Knaus the whole time.

Probably cuz Jimmies wife was whining about how hot it was or (insert anything your wife or girfriend complains about here) No matter how good things are they always find something to complain about.:D

[x90mattman]

Probably cuz Jimmies wife was whining about how hot it was or (insert anything your wife or girfriend complains about here) No matter how good things are they always find something to complain about.:D

Also a huge dis to his team if he spends a ton of time with her. *** did she do to help with the victory?

Maybe he was telling Chad they should do his contract extensions race by race :)

Matt

[jig_man2]

We will have the road drivers out again next this weekend. Go Boris Said.

[avsfan21]

Couldnt be any worst than what Michael Andretti's wife did a quite a few years back on the F1 scene where she actually got on the team's radio to ask where they were going out for dinner that night during Qualifying.

[ramos]

Couldnt be any worst than what Michael Andretti's wife did a quite a few years back on the F1 scene where she actually got on the team's radio to ask where they were going out for dinner that night during Qualifying.

I can imagine how many stupid things they ask during races. There is no way the majority of them know what's really going on. They only know when their man wins they get paid:D

[Bronko]

Looks like Jeremy Mayfield will be sitting Watkins Glen out while Bill Elliott drives the 19.

[sub4]

Looks like Jeremy Mayfield will be sitting Watkins Glen out while Bill Elliott drives the 19.

The sound of it, Mayfield might be sitting out the rest of the season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=AuIGnb1xN2rEYeQmcSdblGHov7YF?slug=ap-nascar-mayfieldout&prov=ap&type=lgns

I've been a big Mayfield fan for a long time, and this has been a very long year. With Evernham dismantling the #19 team and their cars, and no support from Ray, this was only a matter of time. It appears now that Mayfield will be heading to Bill Davis Racing according to nascar.com (http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/headlines/cup/08/05/jmayfield_future/index.html)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thanks for the info Paul!!

According to the guys we will not be leaving Toronto untill Saturday morning the 19th so it looks like any appearences will not happen. :(

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

bummer posse!

[Gooker1]

That was a tough hit by Kayne on Sunday. I'm glad he walked away from that. You really have to look at how far safety features have come since 2001. From the picture, it looks like that wall was cushioned w/ the SAFEr barrier, and you know Kayne was wearing the HANS device. That's a head on collision @ 185+ mph. It was scary as hell, but it was great to see him walk away from that.

Tough break for Gordon. I'm shocked that he didn't pull the same strategy as Jr and Ky Busch. It would have made sense b/c he was only a spot or two from Jr. at the time. He probably could have had a top 5 finish, but at least he moved up a spot in the chase.

W/ the Glen coming up on Sunday, as long as his car doesn't have any problems like he did at Indy, he should get a top 3 or 5 out of it.

Congrats to JJ, great race to come back from the pack and blown tire.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

bummer posse!

Yep!! :(

:D

Posse

[Bronko]

Looks like it's offical; Jayski saying Evernham has released Mayfield from his contract.

[sub4]

Looks like it's offical; Jayski saying Evernham has released Mayfield from his contract.

Yeah, I read that this morning. This year has been difficult to watch with the performance of the 19 team, and now without my favorite driver even in the races it will make it that much more difficult.

What is kinda funny is that since the driver switch was presented to NASCAR after the July 31 deadline, Elliott no longer has the past champions provisional. On top of that, when Elliott was in the 9 and Mayfield in the 19, Jeremy had better finishes every year at Watkins Glen.

I hope Everham's approach to this year backfires, and his "golden boy" Kasey Kahne fails to make The Chase. I hope Mayfield signs on with Bill Davis Racing. There, he will be the number one guy. BDR has not had any manufacturer support from Dodge, but is said to be heavily backed by Toyota. I believe it is the right situation all around for Jeremy to get back to his potential.

[avsfan21]

I was kind of talking about that the other day with someone. I was talking about how I am not the Nascar fan I use to be. I was like I dont even know if I would watch it anymore if Jeff would call it quits. He really is the only thing that keeps me watching. Usually when he falls out of a race some how I end up changing the channel.

[R. Giles]

Yeah, I read that this morning. This year has been difficult to watch with the performance of the 19 team, and now without my favorite driver even in the races it will make it that much more difficult.

What is kinda funny is that since the driver switch was presented to NASCAR after the July 31 deadline, Elliott no longer has the past champions provisional. On top of that, when Elliott was in the 9 and Mayfield in the 19, Jeremy had better finishes every year at Watkins Glen.

I hope Everham's approach to this year backfires, and his "golden boy" Kasey Kahne fails to make The Chase. I hope Mayfield signs on with Bill Davis Racing. There, he will be the number one guy. BDR has not had any manufacturer support from Dodge, but is said to be heavily backed by Toyota. I believe it is the right situation all around for Jeremy to get back to his potential.

Bill Davis lost support from Dodge for talking to Toyota.

[sub4]

I was kind of talking about that the other day with someone. I was talking about how I am not the Nascar fan I use to be. I was like I dont even know if I would watch it anymore if Jeff would call it quits. He really is the only thing that keeps me watching. Usually when he falls out of a race some how I end up changing the channel.

I know I will still watch, and I know Jeremy will be back (hopefully a couple of races before the year is over), but it just isn't the same without your favorite driver in the race.

[sub4]

Bill Davis lost support from Dodge for talking to Toyota.

Yes sir, I forgot to add that in there :o

[avsfan21]

Boy I must say that the 19 car is so much better off with out Jeremy so far.

[Bronko]

Wow, what a finish to the Busch race. Robby Gordon and Kurt Busch all over each other for the last few laps.

[Bronko]

Seeing little ole Kurt in his bright yellow suit jumping up and down like a fairy, then doing his dork angel celebration. Is there anything more unintentionally hilarious?

[jig_man2]

I hope we see him do it again tomorrow. Go Kurt.

[Bronko]

Looks like no back to back wins for Kurt today. Involved in a big wreck after a pit road penalty.

[Leafsfan1967]

Kurt got hosed on the pitting too early for the caution rule. He was coming in anyways, and was totally committed to doing so. They need to move the lights further back from the commitment cone. Stupid fuggin rules. Had he tried to swerve back out he'd of hit the inside wall that is how committed to pitting he was. He was also having radio issues. I don't like Busch, but once again the best car today probably won't win the race, because of Nascar rulings. :rolleyes: I'm wondering if it was the 48 car what their decision would of been?

[Bronko]

20 laps to go, Harvick leading Stewart and McMurray. Will Kevin have enough gas after lossing all that fuel earlier?

[Leafsfan1967]

20 laps to go, Harvick leading Stewart and McMurray. Will Kevin have enough gas after lossing all that fuel earlier?

I changed Harvick to Sadler last night! :eek: Well at least he's 4th if Harvick fails to stay on track. Changed Said to Fellows last night too, which so far was the wrong move. :(

[Bronko]

10 lap shootout, Harvick was pulling away from Tony before that caution :mad:

[Bronko]

THAT'S MY BOY!!! Way to go Kevin, 7th career win and up to 3rd in the points :D

[Buick GN]

Wooooooooooo Hooooooooooo! :)

[Buick GN]

Big Deal. too bad he can't win anything on the cup level. What is he one ahead of M. Waltrip????
I used to be a big Harvick fan, but no more, Burton is the king of that ship (I thought that last year as well).



LOL :D

[avsfan21]

LOL :D

7 career wins in almost 5 years isnt exactly impressive.

[Buick GN]

7 career wins in almost 5 years isnt exactly impressive.


How many do you have? :)

[ramos]

Woo hoo!! Good run today by the 29. They are really hot right now. I can only hope that they arent peaking too early. Although Stewart did the same thing when he won his cup.

[Bronko]

7 career wins in almost 5 years isnt exactly impressive.
These last 5 years RCR hasn't had exactly impressive equipment.

[avsfan21]

I didnt really mean it as an insult, just saying that laughing at the statement that he doesnt win much in cup after winning a race is kind of rediculous. Face it he doesnt win all that much. That might change, but that statement is still true.

[avsfan21]

Oh and on side note, way to go Ray. I mean I think Mayfield could have handled putting the car in the kitty litter. That was a smart move so far.

[Sinsightful]

Kurt got hosed on the pitting too early for the caution rule. He was coming in anyways, and was totally committed to doing so. They need to move the lights further back from the commitment cone. Stupid fuggin rules. Had he tried to swerve back out he'd of hit the inside wall that is how committed to pitting he was. He was also having radio issues. I don't like Busch, but once again the best car today probably won't win the race, because of Nascar rulings. :rolleyes: I'm wondering if it was the 48 car what their decision would of been?

(not a 48 fan speaking)
Kurt still should have just drove straight through the pit lane....could have avoided the penalty that way. His radio troubles are not Nascar's fault.
Don't forget that Boris suffered the same fate last year with the pit lane penalty.

[Sinsightful]

LOL :D

I actually had Harvick picked this week, most guys didnt I'm sure. Harvick consistently doesnt measure up to what his teammates are doing. Harvick is only good to use on about five tracks.
You shouldnt boast about a driver who after five years in the Cup level only wanted to make capturing the Busch title a goal at the beginning of the season.

[jig_man2]

(not a 48 fan speaking)
Kurt still should have just drove straight through the pit lane....could have avoided the penalty that way. His radio troubles are not Nascar's fault.
Don't forget that Boris suffered the same fate last year with the pit lane penalty.

He could have just gone throught with out pitting, but the # 2 team didnt really know that they may get hit with a penalty till after he was away from the stop. It was when he was going to restart in the 2nd spot when that had radio trouble. Nascar does need to change that rule. Kurt was to close to the line to turn back on to the track. There should have been no penalty there. Stupid NASCAR Rules. Anyway congrats to Kevin.

[jig_man2]

Did anybody elase here today while the race was on that Sadler was taking over the 19 of Mayfield next week.

[avsfan21]

Rules are rules, you cant just choose not to enforce one because of something like that. It sucks, but Nascar did the right thing.

[jig_man2]

It still needs to be changed.

[Buick GN]

I actually had Harvick picked this week, most guys didnt I'm sure. Harvick consistently doesnt measure up to what his teammates are doing. Harvick is only good to use on about five tracks.
You shouldnt boast about a driver who after five years in the Cup level only wanted to make capturing the Busch title a goal at the beginning of the season.


I've been following KH since late '98.

I've cheered for him in the Winston West..SW Tour..GN West..Trucks..Busch..and Cup.

In my eyes..Kevin definitely 'measures up.' ;)

[ajaxdog]

Harvick is still one of the best out there .... imagine if he was driving a Hendricks car !!!

[avsfan21]

Wow just read that Said got his 6th taken away from him. Figures he was on my fantasy team, you cant do well if you are on there.

[ajaxdog]

Ya ... Boris was robbed. Rules are rules I guess but come on .... if you are forced the rules should be thrown out.

[avsfan21]

That is kind of the going down pit road when there is a wreck on the front straight type deal, but oh well.

[Bronko]

I actually had Harvick picked this week, most guys didnt I'm sure. Harvick consistently doesnt measure up to what his teammates are doing. Harvick is only good to use on about five tracks.
You shouldnt boast about a driver who after five years in the Cup level only wanted to make capturing the Busch title a goal at the beginning of the season.
So, exactly which teammate is doing better than Harvick this year? No one. Last year? No one. 2004? No one. 2003? No one. 2002? No one. Unless the Robby Gordons and Jeff Greens of the world are your type of driver, then Harvick has been far and away the number one man at RCR until Burton showed up. Now they're 1A and 1B, and RCR is back at the top ;).

The reason for running the full Busch series this year was to help him at the Cup level. The results so far? Two wins, the second most top fives behind Kenseth, the second most top tens behind Johnson, and third overall in the standings. Looks like the plan worked.

[sub4]

Oh and on side note, way to go Ray. I mean I think Mayfield could have handled putting the car in the kitty litter. That was a smart move so far.

Yeah, couldn't agree with you more Mike. I have become almost anti-Everham drivers since Ray let Jeremy go. All I know is that today sucked with no driver to root for. At least the race was entertaining despite all the cautions.

The race on Saturday has got to be the best Busch race I have ever seen, granted I don't get to watch too many Busch races. Even though I don't like him, it's like Kurt said in victory lane about the final 10 laps of the race in that it reminded him of racing Ricky Craven at Darlington back in 2003 (still the best race I have ever seen).

[Gooker1]

There were too many cautions in this race. I'm glad KH beat Stewart, so it was all good and fun.

It was nice watching the 24 battle back through the field after that spin. Two tough weeks in a row. Hopefully it will get better next week.

And yes - NASCAR would enforce the rule if the 48 would have done what the 2 did...don't forget that the 24 got hit w/ the same exact penalty last year.

[Sinsightful]

He could have just gone throught with out pitting, but the # 2 team didnt really know that they may get hit with a penalty till after he was away from the stop. It was when he was going to restart in the 2nd spot when that had radio trouble. Nascar does need to change that rule. Kurt was to close to the line to turn back on to the track. There should have been no penalty there. Stupid NASCAR Rules. Anyway congrats to Kevin.

All he had to was Notice that the red light was on at the entrance of pit road, then he could have proceeded through pit road without stopping.

[Sinsightful]

He can say whatever he wants. The numbers dont lie this year, hes getting it done. LMAO at the 5 tracks comment, when he has a Dale Jr. sign in his sig. Im a Junior fan but the truth is the truth.

According to Nascar.com:
Dale Jr.'s average spot in the points standings this year - 6.41
Harvick's average spot in the points standings this year - 9.82

Harvick only passed Dale Jr. in the standings these last three weeks (two of which, Dale Jr. had to finish dead last to let Harvick catch up)

Again, Harvick is second fiddle even on his own team - From Richmond, which Jr. won, all the way up to the Glen, Burton was ahead of Harvick in the standings.

Harvick has been on a tear these last five weeks (gained more points than any other driver in that span), but his little streak is about to come to an end. Yes, he will make the Chase, but even Mayfield made it the last two years.......I guess you can expect the same result.

Yes, you are right,..............the truth is the truth.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I love NASCAR!!

:D

Posse

[R. Giles]

I love NASCAR!!

:D

Posse

you also love the coyotes so what does that mean:D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Ouch!

:D

Posse

[Bronko]

According to Nascar.com:
Dale Jr.'s average spot in the points standings this year - 6.41
Harvick's average spot in the points standings this year - 9.82

Harvick only passed Dale Jr. in the standings these last three weeks (two of which, Dale Jr. had to finish dead last to let Harvick catch up)

Again, Harvick is second fiddle even on his own team - From Richmond, which Jr. won, all the way up to the Glen, Burton was ahead of Harvick in the standings.

Harvick has been on a tear these last five weeks (gained more points than any other driver in that span), but his little streak is about to come to an end. Yes, he will make the Chase, but even Mayfield made it the last two years.......I guess you can expect the same result.

Yes, you are right,..............the truth is the truth.
From Richmond, which Harvick dominated :rolleyes:, all the way to the Glen, Harvick finished ahead of Burton in 7 of the 12 races (two of which Harvick finished terribly due to freak circumstances). So, you're saying Mayfield is a better driver than both Jr, Gordon, and Harvick due to making the chase twice?

There's your truth.

[Sinsightful]

Bronko, your're starting to sound like those Hendrick fans by putting words in my mouth.
I said Burton was ahead in the standings in that period.
sidenote - you don't get points for dominating if you don't win the race. (as I remember it, Harvick had the lead, but he also had Kyle and Jr. right behind him the whole way......its not like he was a half lap ahead of them or anything.)

[jig_man2]

All he had to was Notice that the red light was on at the entrance of pit road, then he could have proceeded through pit road without stopping.

Yeah, but I think that they thought they were ok since he was already going onto pit road before the light went red. I mean after all he was very close to the line when the red light did come on. Just think about it if he didnt have to go to the back for pitting early he would have had a huge lead and he would have won hands down.

[Bronko]

Bronko, your're starting to sound like those Hendrick fans by putting words in my mouth.
I said Burton was ahead in the standings in that period.
sidenote - you don't get points for dominating if you don't win the race. (as I remember it, Harvick had the lead, but he also had Kyle and Jr. right behind him the whole way......its not like he was a half lap ahead of them or anything.)

Let's just agree that it's a good problem to have when you're arguing about whether the 3rd or 4th place overall driver is your best ;).

[Sinsightful]

lets resume this after Michigan then.

[Sinsightful]

heated? lol, when you crack on another driver, you should be prepared that you will get it in return. (the dale jr. sign in his sig. comment)

[sub4]

I guess your a psychic now right? His streak is about to come to an end? How do you know?

And averages dont mean anything now. You make the chase, or you dont. I never said anything about average point position. I mean your little 5 track comment... harvick has 12 top 10's, how can he be good on 5 tracks? Dont even compare Harvick to Mayfield. Mayfield got LUCKY. It seems to me that you just dont like Harvick... which is fine... but dont ignore the facts. 12 Top 10's, 3rd in points. And I hope Junior and Harvick both make the chase as I am huge fans of both... but for now Im enjoying Kevin's great runs... and I can see the truth.. hes 3rd in points... hes finally getting good equipment, and I love it... I dont need fancy average stats to prove anything. The proof is in the pudding.. Kev is getting it done when he needed it the most.

Even if I wasn't a big Mayfield fan, this would still be the most asinine comment I have ever read on this thread since it started. Yeah, ok, Mayfield got LUCKY for 26 races 2 years in a row??? What a joke.

[sremmaz]

Man what happened to the days when this thread was peaceful and would talk about the races, and not be bashing others drivers.

Its getting old guys - if you don't like a driver that someone else does - FINE... Pm each other and ***** about it - I have gotten so I barely even read this thread anymore - because its usually people just whining about one driver or another.

[sub4]

Mayfield got in by the skin of his teeth in 2004 (Richmond Win), and 2005 got REAL lucky at Michigan to seal in a spot. Sure he made the chase both years, but it both came down to really a couple races that decided his spot in the top 10, not all 26. Im argumentive about my drivers too, so If I was in your spot, I would argue my point as well. I totally see what you mean.

It's all good. I can't argue your point about him barely getting in by winning at Richmond in 2004 or that they did get lucky with the pit strategy they used last August at Michigan in knowing they could go the final 52 laps or so on fuel. Had a caution came out in the final laps, he never would have made it on fuel. Hell, I was cussing them out the whole race until the final 7 laps or so until the NBC guru's said he could make it on fuel. However, consistency is still important. Had he not been consistant in 2004, Richmond would have been just a win, instead of a win that vaulted him into the Chase. The same could be said about the win in Michigan.

This year has been really frustrating. Now that I don't have my driver to root for, I have to kinda pull for other guys. I hope Harvick does well in the Chase, especially considering he grew up a couple of hours from me.

[Bronko]

Jayski is reporting that Robby Gordon is in the process of buying out Yates. Both sides are denying it so far.

[avsfan21]

That just doesnt seem right. I could see Yates buying out Robby but the other way around seems kind of strange.

[sub4]

Jayski is reporting that Robby Gordon is in the process of buying out Yates. Both sides are denying it so far.

I believe it was Jayski that also reported that Robby was interested in alligning with other one car teams, like Cal Wells and the 32, in hopes of creating a more solid program.

[Sinsightful]

Robby buying RYR? UPDATE 2 Denied: The LTN Radio Network has learned that Robby Gordon has purchased Robert Yates Racing, #88 and #38 Cup teams and #90 Busch Series team to be effective this week. The Yates-Roush engine program is not included in the sale. No word on the status of the contracts between RYR and sponsors M&M/Mars and Citifinancial, and how they will be affected by the sale.(LTN Radio Network), if this is true...
UPDATE: a representative from Robert Yates Racing says this is NOT True and will not happen, denying that Yates is selling to Robby Gordon.
UPDATE 2: A report that Robby Gordon Motorsports [RGM] has purchased Robert Yates Racing's Cup and Busch Series teams was denied by officials with RGM Tuesday. But, John Story, CEO of Robby Gordon Motorsports, said the two teams have spoken about a possible merger of some sort. "As Robby stated several months ago, we have talked to a number of people both in and out of NASCAR about expanding, with the ultimate goal of fielding a championship-caliber team," Story said. "To be competitive in NASCAR's Cup series today, you've got to have multiple teams. So, yes, we've spoken [to RYR officials], but we've spoken with other people also. "That any sort of deal has been completed between the two teams is completely erroneous." According to the Internet story posted by the LTN Radio Network, the purchase of RYR by Robby Gordon Motorsports would be "effective this week." Story said the need to expand to multiple teams has led to discussions with a number of organizations currently competing in the series, including Hall of Fame Racing and PPI Motorsports among others. "Not surprisingly, a number of teams have contacted us as well," Story said. "But you can't just take two single-car teams and put them together and say you are now a multicar team. It's just not that easy. There are a number of issues that come into play." Those issues, he said, include concerns such as shop space, manufacturer representation, sponsorships and driver selection. "If you make a move like that," he said, "you have to make sure you're in lock step with one another. If anything changes, you have to agree on what the new path will look like."(SceneDaily.com)
UPDATE 3 from RGM: "The rumor that we have consummated a deal to purchase Robert Yates Racing is just that, a rumor. As we publicly stated several months ago, we have spoken to a number of organizations about the idea of aligning resources with the goal of creating a championship-caliber program. In today's NASCAR, great people and multiple teams are two of the requirements needed to win a championship and there are really only two ways for us to get there. The first is to find additional marketing partners for a second, third and fourth car, and the other is to align with another team that is interested in the same opportunities. For months we have been talking to multiple sponsors and teams, and while one of those teams is Robert Yates Racing, we have not purchased Robert's program."(John Story, General Manager and CEO, Robby Gordon Motorsports)(8-15-2006)



Jayski's is a rumor site......thats what makes it great and why they can report news before it becomes official..........sometimes, you have to deal with the garbage.

[Sinsightful]

Man what happened to the days when this thread was peaceful and would talk about the races, and not be bashing others drivers.

Its getting old guys - if you don't like a driver that someone else does - FINE... Pm each other and ***** about it - I have gotten so I barely even read this thread anymore - because its usually people just whining about one driver or another.

I really hate sounding like the guy who just wants to argue with everyone about everything, BUT, I could not disagree with you more.
Arguing passionately about your drivers is what makes Nascar great!
It's widely known that Nascar fans are more loyal and passionate and demanding more than any other sport (stick and ball included). That's why we have these discussions. I really and honestly believe that Dale Jr. is the best driver on the circuit. Other drivers have had more success but when you factor in what he has to work with with his team resources, personnel, technology, etc., he is the best in my eyes.
And I'm sure each and everyone of you reading this feels very similar about some other driver if yours isn't Dale Jr.That is what makes us fans better than any others. Sure there are 'fans' out there who like it because its 'in' or want to collect all the memorbilia just to sell it on an auction site at some point later down the road, but us diehard fans will always lash out at each other just because the number on our t-shirts are different.
And that is what makes this sport as great as it is.:D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Two More Days Till Posse Hits MIS Bump!!!

:D

Posse

[sremmaz]

Hey Guys,

I need addresses for the people below - to send your stuff..

I have sinsightful and exanimates addresses - so I need Dirty Mo, Avsfan21, and Troy's addresses again please!!!!

Dale Jr - (DMP)
Matt Kenseth - Signed 8x10 - (avsfan21)
Boris Said - Signed Hero Card (in silver) - (avsfan21, exanimate)
M&M Racing Hat - Kid Sized - sinsightful
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - sinsightful
Greg Biffle - Signed Subway Hero Card - Leafsfan

[Bronko]

Wow, Dale Jr is being booed all the way to Victory Lane after spinning out Carl Edwards to win.

[R. Giles]

wow what a crappy way to start the race. in 2 laps two people have had tire problems.

[Leafsfan1967]

Hey Guys,

I need addresses for the people below - to send your stuff..

I have sinsightful and exanimates addresses - so I need Dirty Mo, Avsfan21, and Troy's addresses again please!!!!

Dale Jr - (DMP)
Matt Kenseth - Signed 8x10 - (avsfan21)
Boris Said - Signed Hero Card (in silver) - (avsfan21, exanimate)
M&M Racing Hat - Kid Sized - sinsightful
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - sinsightful
Greg Biffle - Signed Subway Hero Card - Leafsfan



PM coming Paul. I have Posse's addy, but I know he recently bought another house, so I would check with him first before you mail in case he's moved. Thanks bro! :)

[exanimate]

PM coming Paul. I have Posse's addy, but I know he recently bought another house, so I would check with him first before you mail in case he's moved. Thanks bro! :)

I was over at his house with his wife, but forgot the addy.

[Leafsfan1967]

I was over at his house with his wife, but forgot the addy.

I work close by his place, so I dropped in too, while he's in
Michigan! It's the least we can do, right? ;) :D

[R. Giles]

Matt Kenseth wins the race with Jeff Gordon 2nd. it was an alright race today and 3 more races before the championship series. Sadler in his debut comes in 10th.

[ramos]

I was impressed with the 29 team yesterday. Last year that accident would've left them run in the 30's the rest of the day. Good run by Sadler yesterday too. Im going to Bristol this weekend for the cup race. I cant wait.:D

[Gooker1]

Take lots of pics ramos!!

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Hey Guys,

I need addresses for the people below - to send your stuff..

I have sinsightful and exanimates addresses - so I need Dirty Mo, Avsfan21, and Troy's addresses again please!!!!

Dale Jr - (DMP)
Matt Kenseth - Signed 8x10 - (avsfan21)
Boris Said - Signed Hero Card (in silver) - (avsfan21, exanimate)
M&M Racing Hat - Kid Sized - sinsightful
David Reutimann - Signed Hero Card - sinsightful
Greg Biffle - Signed Subway Hero Card - Leafsfan

PM at you Paul!!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Wow, Dale Jr is being booed all the way to Victory Lane after spinning out Carl Edwards to win.

Would have preferred he won it with a little less controversy, but I will take it!! :o :o

NASCAR should come down HARD on Edwards, I understand he was pissed but he went overboard with his Days Of Thunder act! :mad: :mad:

He could have finished Jr's career had he hit his hand!! :eek: :eek:

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I was over at his house with his wife, but forgot the addy.

I work close by his place, so I dropped in too, while he's in
Michigan! It's the least we can do, right? ;) :D

:p :p

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

What an AWESOME Time!!!!! What a GREAT Race!!!

Made the mistake of coming down the wrong road into the track, therfore the parking lot we got directed into was north of Turn 3 & 4 while are seats were between Turn 1 & 2!!! Took us almost 45 minutes to walk from the van to or seats!!

As we walked by the "Fan Zone" and Swag haulers I saw Jack Roush:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/JackRoush.jpg

He was only talking to the "Auto Fair" crowd and was soon whisked away!! Saw a bunch of cool cars there though!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/NiceHotrod.jpg

As we were walking by Kyle Busch's Swag Hauler, we noticed a crowd and sure enough there was Shrub getting ready to leave:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/Kyle1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/Kyle2.jpg

Not a huge fan of him but still pretty cool to see him up close!!! :)

Checked out a few other displays from Chevy and Sharpie, took a couple shots of:

Harvicks car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/Harvick1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/Harvick2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/SweetTruck.jpg

Jamie McMurray's Car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/McMurray.jpg

Here is a shot of One Of The Five Dale Jr Swag Haulers:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/JrSwag.jpg

We then headed to our seats, those pictures next post!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Seats were about a 20 minute walk from the "Fan Zone", thank god we had lots of beer, gotta love being able to bring in a cooler of beer!! Not many other sports allow that!!! I was drinking "Bud" of course!!!

The view from our seats was actually preety good, could see the whole track:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/View1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/View2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/View3.jpg

Jr and Kurt parade lap:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/JrKurt.jpg

Pace Lap!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/PaceLap.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/Jr.jpg

Let's Go Racin!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/GreenFlag.jpg

Jr takes the lead!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/JrInLead.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/JrLeads.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/DirtyMoPosse/Michigan%20GFS%20400/The8.jpg

That's about all the pictures I got!! LOL

Great race even though Jr never hung on!!

:D

Posse

[Gooker1]

thx for sharing

[Dirty Mo Posse]

:D

Posse

[ramos]

Thanks for sharing Posse. Im in row 10 this week so I should be able to get some sweet shots.(hopefully)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Thanks for sharing Posse. Im in row 10 this week so I should be able to get some sweet shots.(hopefully)

Awesome!!

Can't wait to see them!!!

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Carl Edwards fined, placed on probation for Michigan incident

August 22, 2006

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Ticker) - Carl Edwards' temper proved costly.

Edwards was fined $20,000 and placed on probation Tuesday for an incident over the weekend in the NASCAR Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

It looked like Edwards was on his way to Victory Lane in Saturday's CARFAX 250 before Dale Earnhardt Jr. bumped him out of the way with two laps to go en route to winning the race.

The incident created a firestorm of controversy that included Edwards pulling in front of Earnhardt's pit area for a heated verbal exchange with Earnhardt's crew. Edwards then pulled back onto the track to ram into the side of Earnhardt's Chevrolet Monte Carlo on the cool-down lap, narrowly missing Earnhardt's left hand by a few inches.

"I put everything I can into winning races," Edwards said. "I was wrecked and I reacted. It was wrong on my part. NASCAR penalized me and I respect that. Most importantly I apologize if I upset any of my fans or sponsors."

Edwards, who wound up 23rd, was placed on probation until December 31. The driver for Roush Racing is third in the series standings, 486 points behind leader Kevin Harvick.

After recording the victory, the normally popular Earnhardt drew boos from the crowd at MIS

Wether or not Jr spun him, NASCAR has to come down alot harder on this guy then that!!!

As someone posted on the NASCAR forum:

What a joke………………$20,000 and more probation for endangering another driver - on purpose AND damaging another competitor's racecar - on purpose -- AND manhandling a winner in Victory Lane!!! But a curse word said in jubilation on national TV cost a Chase contender 25 points!!!!! Harvick gets parked; Spencer gets parked, but Nascar's "golly gee aw shucks guy" gets a slap on the wrist. HE'S ALREADY ON PROBATION - did they forget that???? So what - he's now on double probation????? Once again, Nascar is the most inconsistent governing body in sports today -- shame on them. Nascar will never be fully recognized as a "true sport" along with baseball, football and basketball until Nascar's governing body sets the rules, and is consistent in punishing those who don't abide by them.

:D
Posse

[Bronko]

The Junyher army sure has come out against Carl in force when Junyher was the one who wrecked Edwards :p . Yeah, I know Carl could have hurt Dale's hand but I seriously doubt that he knew Dale had his hand out of the window when he rubbed him.

[ramos]

You're right Posse. Its a who you know thing when it comes down to who gets what type of punishment. I think NASCAR felt they had to hit Jr. for 25 points for cussing because at that time the FCC was going nuts cracking down on that kind of stuff. I feltl it was the fault of NBC or whoever was doing the race at the time for not having a delay. ESPN just had that happen in the Little League World Series when a little kid got caught saying the F word. Again in my opnion ESPN should have the responsibility for what they put out on the air.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

The Junyher army sure has come out against Carl in force when Junyher was the one who wrecked Edwards :p . Yeah, I know Carl could have hurt Dale's hand but I seriously doubt that he knew Dale had his hand out of the window when he rubbed him.

Rubbed him????

:D

Posse

[Bronko]

Rubbed him????

:D

Posse

It sounded better than banged him ;).

[Bronko]

Youtube footage of a great race, Kevin Harvick winning at Atlanta in his 3rd career start :D

Harvick beats out Jeffy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XoWfDUzYQ)

[avsfan21]

Youtube footage of a great race, Kevin Harvick winning at Atlanta in his 3rd career start :D

Harvick beats out Jeffy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XoWfDUzYQ)

I was at that race. It was a pretty sweet finish.

[avsfan21]

Well looks like ActionMcfarlane figs are no more. Cant say I am too sad, only like 10 to 15 drivers seemed to get a fig in what was it 6 series. Most of the poses were junk on top of that. There were some nice ones in Series 6 and some of the chases at the end were good. But it was just too late to save grace I guess.

[ramos]

Youtube footage of a great race, Kevin Harvick winning at Atlanta in his 3rd career start :D

Harvick beats out Jeffy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-XoWfDUzYQ)

Sweet video. Thanks

[ramos]

Well looks like ActionMcfarlane figs are no more. Cant say I am too sad, only like 10 to 15 drivers seemed to get a fig in what was it 6 series. Most of the poses were junk on top of that. There were some nice ones in Series 6 and some of the chases at the end were good. But it was just too late to save grace I guess.

I never understood why those things didnt fly off the shelves. I remember when series 1 came out I had a bunch of extra Rusty Wallace figs. I took them to Dover and sold them at 20 a piece to a vendor(that paid for my ticket and beer;) :D ). He turned around and sold them for 25. I think if they sold them at the tracks they would move. It would've helped if they could have gotten Roush drivers as well.

[Dirty Mo Posse]

It sounded better than banged him ;).

Whoa!!! :eek: :eek:

:D

Posse

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Well looks like ActionMcfarlane figs are no more. Cant say I am too sad, only like 10 to 15 drivers seemed to get a fig in what was it 6 series. Most of the poses were junk on top of that. There were some nice ones in Series 6 and some of the chases at the end were good. But it was just too late to save grace I guess.

The Jr isn't the same without the Bud Logos!

:D

Posse

[Sinsightful]

I thought Action had delegated those figures to be made by Motorsports Authentics (Winners Circle) after Mcfarlane quit/got kicked off. ????

[x90mattman]

Where did you hear this from?

Well looks like ActionMcfarlane figs are no more. Cant say I am too sad, only like 10 to 15 drivers seemed to get a fig in what was it 6 series. Most of the poses were junk on top of that. There were some nice ones in Series 6 and some of the chases at the end were good. But it was just too late to save grace I guess.

[R. Giles]

it was in yesterdays update

[x90mattman]

Bummer. But it did make me laugh that the door was left open... "I finally got you guys an answer, but i'm still ending with an open door!"

:)

[jig_man2]

I think that Mayfield has joined Bill Davis Racing and will drive a Toy next year. I think they will be talking about on Trackside on Speed in the next hour or so.

[Sinsightful]

Ford Withdraws 2007 Nextel Cup Engine Plans - Roush says they were ‘Misled’

Toyota, Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford all submitted new engine designs for next season’s Nextel Cup tour. Rivals suspect that Ford’s withdrawal may be to pressure NASCAR to rethink the other manufacturers’ designs. But NASCAR’s John Darby, the Nextel Cup tour director, insisted that Ford’s move won’t affect NASCAR’s thinking about the other three engine designs.



“Toyota had to build an engine because it currently doesn’t have an engine that’s acceptable in Cup,” Darby said. “Chevrolet and Dodge are just updating their architecture; I don’t think that has anything to do with Toyota.



“Ford has withdrawn, feeling it wants a little longer to get it right before putting it onto the playing field. Ford is fairly confident its parts and pieces won’t put it at a disadvantage in 2007.”



However Ford’s Jack Roush complains that NASCAR changed the engine rules in midseason: “In February we were encouraged (by NASCAR) to do a new engine block but not to do new cylinder heads. In May we were told that others were submitting new heads as well as new blocks but that blocks were all anyone was going to get. The first of August we were told that others were getting new heads to go with the new blocks and if we had anything to put on the table they would consider it.



“We were misled.”



Winston Salem Journal

[Bronko]

Looking forward to some Bristol racing. I could have went down there, but I sold my tickets for triple their face value :eek:. It's more fun to watch on tv anyway :p

Let's go racing!

[Leafsfan1967]

http://www.mattkenseth.com/photos/2006/13DoverWIN/MK-2006-ASP-DoverWIN-027.jpg

[avsfan21]

Rather bland race at Bristol. I actually quit paying attention at the end of the race. Next thing I knew it was the last lap.

[Bronko]

Yeah that was a boring race for Bristol. I'm even more glad I sold my tickets now. Anywho, Harvick heading home to Cali looking to clinch his chase spot :D.

[Leafsfan1967]

Wasn't a boring race if you're a Kenseth fan! :D

[avsfan21]

Wasn't a boring race if you're a Kenseth fan! :D

I knew there was a reason the race sucked :p

[Bronko]

If you look up boring in the dictionary you'd find....well, you'd find the definiton of boring but it'd probably link to the Matt Kenseth article :p

[exanimate]

Hey Bronko, if you ever wanna sell your tickets again, let me know. I am dying to go to the night race.

[sremmaz]

Ditto what ^^^ He said - but I dont want to pay 3x their value

[ramos]

Hey guys just got back last night from the race. While it wasnt the typical wreck fest everyone anticipates at Bristol it was a good race in my opinion. It probably didnt make for good TV but watching it live was nerve racking. I do have a couple of pics that I took that I will get up here in the next day or two. Kyle Petty and Sadler wrecked right in front of us. I sat in the first row in turn 2. A side note to the trip that was really fun was the go cart racing we did. We stayed at a campground in VA and right next door was a go cart place. We ran on two different tracks with banking. The first track was a sprint car slick track. Those ran about 27 to 30 mph. The other was an asphalt banked tracked with the cars going 40mph. That track was so much fun. You could run the high and low line anywhere on the track. I wish there was something like that where I live. By the way,there where alot of hot chicks at the race too;) :D

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Can't wait for the pictures!!

Nice run for Jr!!

:D

Posse

[Purdue_Pete]

http://www.rpm3dinc.com/COTMOD/COT/COT.html

Check this link out! 3D (takes a minute to load) renderings of what current cup schemes "might" look like on the 2007 COT. Pretty cool. Ugly car - but it might grow on me...

:)

[Bronko]

Hey Bronko, if you ever wanna sell your tickets again, let me know. I am dying to go to the night race.

Ditto what ^^^ He said - but I dont want to pay 3x their value

Sure thing guys, but the night race tickets are real hard to come by. If you're interested in the spring race I always have 2 or 3 extra to get rid of.

[sremmaz]

I am interested in the Spring race as well - I just want to go to Bristol damn it :)

[Bronko]

I am interested in the Spring race as well - I just want to go to Bristol damn it :)

Well, I'll probably have two maybe three tickets to sell if you'd like to get some.

[sremmaz]

Well, I'll probably have two maybe three tickets to sell if you'd like to get some.

Cool - let me know for sure. I am definitely interested

[Buick GN]

Someone edit the thread title.

It's Fontana...Not Sonoma. ;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

I am interested in the Spring race as well - I just want to go to Bristol damn it :)

I hear you bro!!!

:D

Posse

[ramos]

Sorry it took so long but here are some pics from Bristol. I didnt take many as I was busy eating,drinking adult beverages and looking at chicks. I was very surprised by how many hot chicks where there. I was hoping not to see the stereotype no tooth chick.

This a view of the front entrance:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00383.jpg

We went down to the souveneir trailers before they opened up. We got to the track at around 8a.m. We took a walk around but spent most of the day tailgating.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00384.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00385.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00386.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00387.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00388.jpg

This was a wall where you could write a message or your name to your favorite driver. If you look closely at the Kurt Busch one you can see someone didnt like him much.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00389.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00390.jpg

This is a pic of on of the Craftsman Trucks
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00391.jpg

These pics are from a museum at the track. They have some playstations setup so you can run Bristol. They also have some type of movie or something they show. You can buy tickets for showings. They have driver suits from past race winners:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00394.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00398.jpg

The first trophy given away at Bristol:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00397.jpg

These are random shots from our seats:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00400.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00406.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00414.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00415.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00412.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00418.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00417.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00416.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00419.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00420.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00421.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/ramos29/DSC00423.jpg

[Purdue_Pete]

Awesome pics!!!

Thanks for posting.

[Bronko]

Glad you liked it, but just so you know now that the race is over most of the hot chicks are gone and the toothless chicks are the only ones left ;)

[Dirty Mo Posse]

Awesome pictures man!!!!

I got to make it there someday!!! :(

YOU SUCK!!!! That's Classic!!! LMAO!!

How come NO PICTURES of the 8 car???

:D

Posse

[ramos]

Glad you liked it, but just so you know now that the race is over most of the hot chicks are gone and the toothless chicks are the only ones left ;)

Yeah I guess there isnt much reason for them to stay once the race is done. When we left the track we had to go down a road where a bunch of the locals lined up on both sides of the road with a handful of beads yelling and looking for...well you know;)

[ramos]

Awesome pictures man!!!!

I got to make it there someday!!! :(

YOU SUCK!!!! That's Classic!!! LMAO!!

How come NO PICTURES of the 8 car???

:D

Posse

Sorry about the 8 car Posse. I had you in mind when I took the pic of his trailer though.:D
I wish I had a better camera that would have handled the speed of the cars. Like I said before there weren't a ton of wrecks but there was still some good racing. The place we stayed at in VA had a go-cart track next to it. The had two banked tracks with the cars going 40mph. We spent about 5 or 6 hours there Friday night.